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The Tesla elephant in trucking’s room
50-plus years ago, we saw then-upstarts Toyota and Honda crash into the U.S. market. There were no shortage of skeptics about their long-term success.
November 10, 2025
Row of white Tesla Semi electric trucks lined up in parallel formation
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Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices
Clean energy advocates are urging regulators in California, New York, and Washington to mandate ZEV truck price disclosure as a condition for state incentives.
November 8, 2025
4 Gen Logistics Vnr Electric Customer Event
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Tesla's updated Semi design breaks cover before 2026 production start
Tesla's long-awaited Semi just got a design refresh. Here's what's new as the electric hauler nears its 2026 production start.
November 7, 2025
Tesla's updated Semi features an updated headlight design and front bumper, a restyled wraparound windshield, and improved aerodynamics.
Emissions
CARB suing truck manufacturers, allege group breached emissions deal
Legal battle over the Clean Truck Partnership escalates as CARB files a lawsuit against truck makers.
October 30, 2025
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Translead will be distributor of Hyundai’s fuel cell trucks
The XCIENT Fuel Cell is the first mass-produced hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck.
October 27, 2025
Since its global launch in 2020, Hyundai has delivered over 3,500 fuel cell commercial vehicles worldwide.
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Washington LTL carrier Elder Logistics goes out of business
The Salt Lake City-headquartered fleet has also achieved ISO 14001 environmental management certification. Also: New ELP legislation would require English tests to obtain, renew CDLs; industry veteran joins United Transportation's executive team.
October 27, 2025
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Battery electric
Volvo's electric dealer network grows 8,200% in 4 years
Volvo has 700+ VNR Electric trucks on the road, logging 20 million miles and holding 30% of the NA electric truck market.
October 26, 2025
With more than 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks now operating across the United States and Canada, operators of these vehicles have logged more than 20 million zero-tailpipe-emission miles and eliminated an estimated 34,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚—the equivalent of taking more than 7,000 passenger cars off the road for a full year.
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Tesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026
All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.
October 25, 2025
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The death of range anxiety
Results from NACFE's Run On Less show BEVs from Tesla, Volvo, and Freightliner running 300-400 mile days using public charging.
October 13, 2025
Blue Maersk semi-truck with shipping container on route tracking map
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Nikola reaches SEC settlement over $82M in fines following liquidation hearing
Nikola's $82 million SEC settlement likely signals the close of the electric commercial vehicle maker's turbulent and brief history.
September 11, 2025
A Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Class 8 semi being refueled by a HYLA mobile hub.
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EV truck maker Windrose partners with Xos for mobile charging solutions
Through the partnership with Xos, Windrose fleet customers will gain access to the newest generation of the mobile charging service, Xos Hub. Also: DTNA named in lawsuit over death of R&B singer; foreign national charged for alleged ID theft to obtain, maintain CDL.
September 9, 2025
The Xos Hub delivers power to a Windrose electric truck through a mobile charging setup.
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Heavy BEV pricing in the U.S. out of sync with the rest of the world, study finds
Facing sticker shock on Class 8 electric trucks? A new study shows U.S. prices are soaring while costs in Europe fall.
September 8, 2025
New data shows electric trucks are priced $90,000 more than trucks in Europe, despite falling battery costs and incentives designed to make clean trucks more affordable.
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Fuel solutions provider notes $4M spike in natural gas orders
More than 10 Class 8 fleets in the United States and Canada place orders for natural gas fueling systems. Also: ITS Logistics launches Retail Logistics Hubs for tariffs, compliance and managing customer expectations.
September 2, 2025
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Motiv, Workhorse to merge into one medium-duty EV company
Motive and Workhorse Group will merge to create a leading North American medium-duty electric truck OEM. Also: DOT seeks input on nationwide AV deployment; Ward Transport expands Ohio presence.
August 18, 2025
Motiv Electric Truck
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U-turn on the clean trucks deal is bad for the trucking industry
In an era of political whiplash, the Clean Truck Partnership was meant to be a stabilizing force.
August 14, 2025
Loblaws Vnr Electric Customer Event
Emissions
Feds, Nebraska end antitrust investigations of truck makers over emissions pact
Truck and engine manufacturers faced antitrust suits over the agreement to meet CARB mandates even if those mandates were deemed unlawful.
August 13, 2025
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Greenlane announces plans for second electric-truck charging corridor
In addition to the I-15 charging corridor announced earlier this year, Greenlane is now planning an I-10 charging corridor between Los Angeles and Phoenix. Also: TruckPro announces significant charity donation.
August 13, 2025
Under a new partnership, Windrose will utilize Greenlane’s flagship location in Colton as its base of operations for several vehicles and to power its R700 electric truck for pilot customers along the I-15 and I-10 freight corridors.
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Good enough or overkill truck specs?
Fleets need to make tough decisions between “good enough” and “overkill” truck specs. Those decisions also inevitably effect the used market as those new trucks change hands.
August 11, 2025
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Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.
Business
Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
Abilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.
Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.
Business
Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition
USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.
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